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The Alpine Village is at the Trafford Centre


Ensure you’re feeling all warm and fuzzy with a visit to our Alpine Village

Treat yourself to a visit to our Alpine Village, arriving outside the Great Hall on 8 November. Explore the huge tepee and snuggle up by the fire pit, enjoy festive entertainment and sip warming hot chocolate. Here's what you can look forward to...

Indulge in that cosy apres-ski feeling as intu Trafford Centre’s Alpine Village returns for Christmas 2019.

The Alpine Village will offer a range of tasty, seasonal treats including Yorkshire pudding wraps, German bratwurst, halloumi fries, hot chocolate and mulled wine.

Don’t miss the Christmas chocolate factory, with lots of chocolatey festive treats to choose from.

Take your treats into the huge tepee and snuggle up by the fire pit whilst you relax with live music and entertainment.

Christmas Wreath workshops

Christmas Wreath Workshops will also be running on selected dates with local florist Ixia Flowers. Prepare your own beautiful Christmas wreath using the highest quality materials, whilst listening to festive music and enjoying a mulled wine or glass of Prosecco. Find out more here.

Victorian Carousel and the Big Wheel

Plus why not take a spin on our Victorian carousel, this traditional fairground ride is a treat for children (and grown-ups) of all ages - so hop on board!

Or enjoy incredible views from our Big Wheel, at more than a huge 55 metres high, sit back and relax as you enjoy incredible views of the Bridgewater Canal, MediaCity, Old Trafford, and of course our beautiful centre with its spectacular Christmas lights.  Find it in The Orient car park, by Frankie & Benny’s restaurant.

You’ll find the Alpine Village outside The Great Hall.

Alpine Village Opening times*:

  • Monday - Friday 11am-10pm

  • Saturday 10am - 9pm

  • Sunday 12noon - 6pm

  • Christmas Eve 9am - 5pm

  • Boxing Day 9am - 8pm

  • New Year’s Eve 9am - 5pm

  • New Year’s Day 12noon - 6pm

*Please note - in severe weather The Alpine Village may have to close.


The Victorian Carousel prices:

  • £3 per person


The Big Wheel prices and opening hours*:

  • £7.50 per adult

  • £6 per child under 1.4m

  • £22 family ticket


Saturday 26th October – Friday 6th December 2019

  • Monday – Friday 11am – 10pm

  • Saturday 11am – 9pm

  • Sunday 11am – 7pm


Saturday 7th December 2019 – Sunday 5th January 2020

  • Monday - Friday 10am – 11pm

  • Saturday 10am – 10pm

  • Sunday 11am – 7pm

  • Christmas Eve – 10am – 5pm

  • Christmas Day – Closed

  • Boxing Day – 10am – 8pm

  • New Year’s Day – 12noon – 6pm

*Please note - in severe weather the big wheel may have to close.

Earlier Event: November 8
Manchester Christmas Markets 2019
Later Event: November 13
Arley Hall Shopping Spectacular